Coalition for Individuals Aging in Place
Helping older adults maintain their independence.
CIAP is a nonprofit that empowers seniors to age in place safely and independently, in the homes and communities they love.
What Is Aging in Place
Staying home, on your own terms.
Aging in place means staying in the comfort of your own home while maintaining independence as you grow older. For most older adults, home is where life happens: family, routines, neighbors, memories.
Staying there rarely comes down to one decision. It takes the right help at the right moment, across health, home, finances, and connection, and those needs keep changing as the years go on.
Most families discover their options only in a crisis, after a fall or a diagnosis. CIAP exists so no one has to figure it out alone, or for the first time, under pressure.
Our Impact
Small numbers, real people.
We are early, and we would rather show you exactly where we are than round it up. Every number here is someone we have actually helped.
95
Older adults impacted
Through our programs and the Senior Help Hotline
$16,587
Raised for the mission
From events, vehicle donations, and direct giving
Our goal is to impact the lives of no fewer than 10 million older adults by 2030. We are at the beginning of that road, and every gift and every partner moves it forward.
What CIAP Is
A concierge for aging in place, not a vendor.
CIAP doesn’t sell products, install equipment, or provide care. We are an independent nonprofit coalition that helps older adults and their families figure out what they need, then connects them to trusted providers who deliver it, from occupational therapists and contractors to home technology companies like MyIntel.
Because we aren’t selling anything, our only interest is what is genuinely right for you.
01
Tell us what's going on
A call, a form, or a conversation. No assessment fee, no sales pitch, no obligation.
02
We map the whole picture
Not just the immediate problem. We look across home safety, health, daily living, finances, and connection to find what actually matters.
03
We connect you and stay with you
Referrals to vetted providers in your area, and we remain a point of contact as needs change over the years.
Now Launching in Pilot Communities
The Senior Help Hotline
A free, AI-powered resource line that connects older adults and their families to trusted, vetted local help in minutes. See a “We Help Seniors” sign in your neighborhood? Call the number and a friendly assistant answers right away.
100%
Free for every caller
24/7
Assistant answers immediately
Vetted
Every referral is screened
Private
Your call stays confidential
Elements of Wellness
Every part of life, every phase of aging.
Aging well is about far more than safety. CIAP organizes its work around six dimensions of wellness so that no part of a senior’s life gets overlooked, whether they are planning years ahead, adjusting after a change in health, or managing needs that grow over time.
Physical
- Occupational therapy
- Meal delivery
- Exercise routine
Emotional
- Mental health
- AI appointments
Intellectual
- Brain games
- Training & planning
- Learn new skills
Social
- Companionship programs
- Local activities & events
Environmental
- Home safety
- Assessment & automation
Financial
- Insurance
- Bill pay
- Estate
“May each and every one of us age with dignity and grace.”
That is our guiding principle. Everything we do, from wellness programs to advocacy, works toward that single goal.
Read Our MissionOur Membership Program
The Wellness Circle™
Wellness Circle members get practical help making home a safe place to grow older, plus a community that looks out for them.
- The Age Positive™ newsletter with aging tips and resources
- A promotional T-shirt and bumper sticker
- Exclusive discounts on senior-focused events and workshops
- Discounted senior services from our partners
- Priority response times from Wellness Circle partners
Advocacy
Change starts with a conversation.
You do not need to write a check to move this mission forward. Spread the word about aging in place, talk to your local policy makers about what older adults need to stay home safely, or bring an educational event to your community.
See How to AdvocateSupport the Mission
Three ways to give.
Give funds
Monetary gifts go directly toward programs that help seniors stay safe and independent at home.
Donate a vehicle
Turn a car you no longer need into support for older adults in your community.
Donate a boat
Boats are welcome too. We handle the process and your gift funds the mission.
Age Positive™ Newsletter
Stay up to date.
Aging-in-place tips, resources, and community news. One or two emails a month, never more.
By providing your email you agree to receive 1–2 emails per month from CIAP, which may include requests for charitable donations. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Every senior deserves a safe home.
Join the coalition as a member, an ally, or a donor. Each role keeps someone independent.